Homicides at Work Increased By 50 Percent Since Last Year
Here’s a morbid thought. According to new research, stats show that violence in the workplace has catapulted compared to last year to the tune of 50 percent!
Dr. Larry Barton, resident of American College and an expert in crisis management and violence in corporate America, indicated this means 2012 was “the worst year in about 20 years” for workplace homicides.
In an interview with the Cyprus Creek Mirror (via AOL Jobs), he said, “Up until 2011, we had an average of two people killed at work every workday, so you could average it out to about 10 a week.”
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